Rewarding Merits, Promoted to Deputy Commander!

"Now that I've also cultivated the Blood Sha Skill, I wonder if it will also be classified as a demonic cultivation method."

Chen Fan took a sip of wine, gazing at the bright moon in the sky, and said softly.

To be honest, he didn't care.

It was just that he had finally managed to get on the imperial payroll, and with the great merit he had made, his promotion to Jinyiwei Baihu was a sure thing.

As the saying goes, "Leaning against a big tree provides ample shade, and cultivating within the Jinyiwei is conducive to progress."

He really didn't want to be kicked out of the Jinyiwei because of this.

"I have already informed my master that you, by your own efforts, turned the tide and saved tens of thousands of civilians in Ping'an County, and that you had no choice but to borrow the Blood Sha Skill to break through to the Spirit Aperture Realm. I believe he will understand."

"I will have him report this matter, and it will be recorded. You will continue to be treated as usual within the Jinyiwei."

"I have also asked my master to use his connections to help you find a cultivation method that shares the same origin as the Blood Sha Skill, has fewer side effects, and can be cultivated to Spirit Aperture Realm Perfection."

"Even if such a cultivation method is not in the Armory of the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei Commander's Office, it should be in the Armory of the Yun Prefecture Jinyiwei Myriad Household Office."

"Even if it's not in the Myriad Household Office's Armory, it should be in the Imperial City Jinyiwei Headquarters' Armory for you to switch to."

"Don't worry, as long as I am alive, I will keep an eye out for subsequent martial arts cultivation methods for you."

Lu Xuenning looked at Chen Fan and said with a firm tone.

She felt that as a Jinyiwei Zongqi Officer specially dispatched from Longyuan Prefecture, and also a member of the secret guard, she should bear responsibility. However, Chen Fan had shouldered all the burdens, and even cut off his martial arts path. This was something she owed Chen Fan.

"Thank you."

"Actually, you don't need to feel too bad. At worst, I'll abolish my Spirit Aperture Realm cultivation and start over. It'll just take some effort."

Chen Fan said nonchalantly.

In fact, he was more inclined to deduce the Blood Sha Skill to perfection and use it to reach the peak of the Spirit Aperture Realm.

However, he couldn't say that. After all, the last person who improved the Blood Sha Skill was the Blood Demon, who reached the peak of the Spirit Aperture Realm and had caused chaos in Yun Prefecture for over a decade.

"Learn from the past to guide the future."

If he dared to mention improvement, Lu Xuenning would probably disown him!

"Unless it's absolutely necessary, do not attempt this path. Abolishing your cultivation and starting anew can easily destroy your foundation if you're not careful, and you might not even be able to preserve your Spirit Aperture Realm cultivation."

"Moreover, even if you succeed, your acupoints, dantian, and meridians will be damaged, limiting your future achievements. There will definitely be a better way."

Lu Xuenning advised.

"Mhm, mhm."

"I hope so!"

Chen Fan nodded slightly and said.

He had the attribute panel, and with the help of Demonic Creature Lifespan, he could deduce martial arts. As long as there was enough Demonic Creature Lifespan, he could always find his own broad and smooth path.

The Blood Demon had spent his entire life improving the Blood Sha Skill into the Blood Sha Magic. Could he, Chen Fan, not spend thousands or even tens of thousands of years of lifespan to improve the Blood Sha Skill into the Blood Sha Divine Skill?

If his comprehension was not enough, his lifespan would make up for it!

Time passed day by day.

About half a month later, the special envoy from Longyuan Prefecture finally arrived, this time from both the Longyuan Prefecture Government Office and the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei Commander's Office.

"Li Shouyi, the County Magistrate of Ping'an County, colluded with demonic creatures and harmed the common people. The evidence is conclusive. His official position is stripped, and he is to be taken back to Longyuan Prefecture to await judgment."

"Liu Xuan, the County Lieutenant of Ping'an County, colluded with demonic creatures and was complicit. However, in consideration of his repentance, his punishment will be lightened. His official position is stripped, and he is demoted to a commoner!"

"Ye Jichuan, the County Assistant Magistrate of Ping'an County, did not fear demonic creatures. In the face of great disaster, he stepped forward bravely. He is truly an official who serves the country and the people. He is promoted to be the County Magistrate of Ping'an County to govern it. The rewards and punishments for other county government officials will be decided by Magistrate Ye and reported to Longyuan Prefecture."

The special envoy from the Longyuan Prefecture Government Office presented the official document, stamped with the great seal of Yun Prefecture, to award merits.

At the same time.

In the already dilapidated Ping'an County Baihu Office of the Jinyiwei.

Wang Teng, the Deputy Commander of the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei Commander's Office, arrived to award merits.

"Cao De, the Baihu Officer of the Ping'an County Jinyiwei Baihu Office, colluded with demonic creatures and harmed the common people. His crimes are unforgivable, and he has now been executed!"

"Li Mo, the Zongqi Officer of the Ping'an County Jinyiwei Baihu Office, colluded with demonic creatures and harmed the common people. His crimes are unforgivable, and he has now been executed!"

"Zhang Meng and others, Xiaoqi Officers of the Ping'an County Jinyiwei Baihu Office, aided the wicked and colluded with demonic creatures to harm the common people. Their crimes are unforgivable, and they have now been executed!"

"Chen Fan, the Zongqi Officer of the Ping'an County Jinyiwei Baihu Office, along with Lu Xuenning, the secret guard of the Jinyiwei, purged the demonic disaster in Ping'an County, executed the traitors of the Jinyiwei, pacified the demonic creatures of Black Mountain, and turned the tide, saving the people of Ping'an County from dire straits. He is promoted to Baihu Officer of the Ping'an County Jinyiwei Baihu Office."

Wang Teng read the document from the Jinyiwei silently.

"Senior Brother, why is Chen Fan only made a Baihu in Ping'an County? Isn't that too unfair?"

Lu Xuenning said indignantly upon hearing this.

"Cough, cough."

"You talk too much. Listen carefully, I haven't finished reading yet!"

Wang Teng glanced at Lu Xuenning, then cleared his throat and continued reading:

"Chen Fan, the Baihu Officer of the Ping'an County Jinyiwei Baihu Office, has taken it upon himself to slay demons and eliminate evil. He is promoted to Deputy Commander of the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei, in charge of the logistics matters of the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei Commander's Office. He is hereby appointed to command the Tenth Brigade of the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei!"

"The former Zongqi Officer of Ping'an County, Huang Chengyue, will temporarily act as a Jinyiwei Baihu. He will step down and retire to his hometown once a new Baihu official arrives. All his benefits will be allocated according to the Baihu official's standard."

"Congratulations, Deputy Commander Chen, and Baihu Huang!"

Wang Teng said with a smile as he looked at Chen Fan and Huang Chengyue.

The power structure of the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei Commander's Office was one Commander and three Deputy Commanders.

Of the three Deputy Commanders, one managed logistics, and two assisted the Commander in slaying demons and monsters.

Wang Teng, as the eldest disciple of Zuo Qianqiu in the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei Commander's Office, had already reached the seventh level of the Spirit Aperture Realm. He was one of the two Deputy Commanders who assisted Zuo Qianqiu in slaying demons and monsters.

Chen Fan's position, however, was a bit delicate. He directly filled the vacancy left by Deputy Commander Zhao Mu, who was in charge of logistics at the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei Commander's Office.

This Deputy Commander, due to his advanced age, had submitted a request to the Yun Prefecture Myriad Household Office to retire to his hometown, which had now been approved.

Logically speaking, the Deputy Commander in charge of logistics did not have to undertake external missions to slay demons and monsters. It was considered a relatively safe and leisurely post, especially suitable for elderly Jinyiwei Deputy Commanders or those Jinyiwei Baihu who were promoted.

Yet, it was now given to a young man like Chen Fan, who was in the prime of his life. Even more remarkably, Left Commander had also assigned him a team of one hundred people, equivalent to the number of Jinyiwei personnel in an entire county.

This arrangement meant Chen Fan was essentially holding two positions simultaneously, bridging both front-line and logistical duties. This was unprecedented in the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei Commander's Office!

"Oh!"

"Thank you, Deputy Commander, thank you, Left Commander. This way, the pension I receive upon retirement will be significantly increased."

Huang Chengyue said happily.

"Uncle Huang, there's no need for such formalities. You are Elder Sister Xuenning's elder, and I am her senior brother. In front of you, I am the junior."

Wang Teng said with a smile, not putting on airs as a Jinyiwei Deputy Commander.

"Senior Brother, what about me?"

"How did I do on this mission? I have already achieved Sword Heart Illuminates, entered the Spirit Aperture Realm, and opened thirty-six acupoints in one go."

Lu Xuenning couldn't help but ask.

"Lu Xuenning, Zongqi Officer of the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei, is promoted to Baihu of the Longyuan Prefecture Jinyiwei Commander's Office for meritorious service in assisting Chen Fan in slaying demons and monsters. She will temporarily lead the Tenth Brigade and serve under Deputy Commander Chen Fan."

Wang Teng glanced at Lu Xuenning, shook his head helplessly, and said.